Nov. 7 election: City of Gibraltar candidate profiles

Denis has a degree in criminal justice from Wayne County Community College. 

Denis is a federal law enforcement officer. 

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Denis previously served on the Gibraltar City Council for 1 term from 2013-2017. He ran for Mayor of Gibraltar in 2017 and for Gibraltar Treasurer in 2021, but did not win. 

Supports a secondary water meter to reduce sewerage charges for residents.

- Supports a secondary water meter to reduce sewerage charges for residents.

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As of August 12, 2025, Denis Boismier did not have a website or any information online.

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Denis Boismier

Denis Boismier has a bachelor of science in criminal justice from Wayne County Community College. He lives with his son in Gibraltar.

Denis is currently a member of the Gibraltar City Council. He was first elected in 2013 and has served as mayor pro-tem since 2015. He previously served as the city treasurer from 2021 to 2023. 

Supports a secondary water meter to eliminate sewerage charges for outdoor water use.

Supports the installation of secondary water meters to reduce sewerage charges for residents.

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Cody is from Gibraltar, Michigan and attended Trenton High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan. 

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Cody works as a quality systems engineer at Steel Tool and Engineering Co. 

Cody previously served on the Gibraltar City Council. He was elected in 2019 and served until 2023. In 2024, he ran for the Michigan House of Representatives, District 27 seat, but did not win. 

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Opposes "corporate welfare" and wants to eliminate "pet projects."

Supports auditing the state budget each year to ensure the government is getting what it pays for.

Supports auditing the state budget each year to ensure the government is getting what it pays for, as he has previously done on Gibraltar City Council. 

- Opposes "corporate welfare" and wants to eliminate "pet projects."
- Supports auditing the state budget each year to ensure the government is getting what it pays for, as he has previously done on Gibraltar City Council. 

As of August 12, 2025, Cody Dill did not have a website or any information online.

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Wants to dissolve all standing committees in Gibraltar not enumerated by charter.

Wants to create a Gibraltar School District Liaison for close partnership with the city.

Wants to direct the Downtown Development Authority to create a downtown parking plan within 120 days of taking office.

- Wants to dissolve all standing committees in Gibraltar not enumerated by charter.
- Wants to create a Gibraltar School District Liaison for close partnership with the city.
- Wants to direct the Downtown Development Authority to create a downtown parking plan within 120 days of taking office.

Wants to improve sidewalks, storm-sanitary systems, and bridges.

- Wants to improve sidewalks, storm-sanitary systems, and bridges.

Cody Dill

Cody Dill is from Gibraltar, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. He lives in Gibraltar.

Cody is a member of the Gibraltar City Council. He was elected in 2019 and served until 2023.

Supports eliminating "pet projects and corporate welfare allotments" to redirect funds for infrastructure projects.

Supports reallocating funds from "pet projects and corporate welfare allotments" to infrastructure projects.

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Justus Walden currently serves as a member of the Gibraltar City Council. 

As of August 12, 2025, Justus Walden did not have a website or any information online.

Justus Walden

Justus is currently a member of the Gibraltar City Council. 

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Kathy previously served on the Gibraltar City Council. She was elected in 2007 and served for 1 term. 

Voiced concerns about the former McLouth Steel landfill in Gibraltar, saying local officials aren?t doing enough to close the 169-acre dump.

- Voiced concerns about the former McLouth Steel landfill in Gibraltar, saying local officials aren?t doing enough to close the 169-acre dump.

As of August 12, 2025, Kathy Lapointe did not have a website or any information online.

Kathy Lapointe

Kathy previously served on the Gibraltar City Council. She was elected in 2007 and served one term. 

Voiced concerns about the former McLouth Steel landfill in Gibraltar, saying local officials aren?t doing enough to close the 169-acre dump, which some residents fear is contaminated with cyanide and PCBs.

Believes local officials aren?t doing enough to address concerns about the former McLouth Steel landfill in Gibraltar, fearing it may be contaminated with cyanide and PCBs.

Believes local officials aren't doing enough to address concerns about the former McLouth Steel landfill in Gibraltar, fearing contamination with cyanide and PCBs.

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Tim's campaign for Gibraltar City Council At-large is his first entry into politics. 

As of August 12, 2025, Tim Garant did not have a website or any information online.

Tim Garant

Tim Garant holds an associate's degree from Henry Ford College. He serves as president of The Gibraltar Duck Hunter's Association. 

Tim's campaign for Gibraltar City Council member is his first run for public office. 

Tim is an ERP operations manager at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. He previously worked as an IT Manager at Renaissance Global Logistics and as a supply chain IT analyst at Lear Corporation. 

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